After installing Moodle, I like to set some basic configuration options. Some of these settings determine how the site functions, such as how users are authenticated, what statistics the site keeps, and which modules are turned off and on. Other settings just affect the user experience, such as which languages are available, the color scheme, and what is displayed on the front page. All these settings are available through the Site administration menu. The MoodleCloud Site administration menu is similar, but it also includes a setting for the mobile application so that your users can easily use their phones or tablets. If your on-premise installation does not include the Mobile App menu, ensure that you select a Theme that is responsive, which means it will work on all devices automatically.

To access the Site administration menu, you must be logged-in as an administrative user. Under the Administration menu, click on Site administration to expand the menu:

In this chapter, on configuring your site, we'll cover some of the settings under the Site administration menu. Others will be covered as we build our courses, teach, calculate grades, and update our site.

Now, let's go through the settings you use to configure your site for the kind of user experience that you want to create.